Membership

Pass along the knowledge, networking and professional development opportunities found only through membership in the Philadelphia Public Relations Association – the nation’s oldest and largest metropolitan public relations association with members representing a diverse cross section of business and non-profit organizations throughout the tri-state area.

Be a “Member to Get a Member” and Receive Great Prizes!

• Bring in two new members and receive a free meeting coupon for use at any luncheon program!
• The member that recruits the most individual or associate members each month (minimum of two) will win a special prize and recognition in PPRA’s newsletter and website.
• Recruit the most new corporate memberships (at least three members from one company), and you could receive a gift certificate.
• And, be the most active recruiter and bring in the most new members for the grand prize and receive an overnight hotel stay in one of Philadelphia’s most exclusive hotels and special recognition at the annual meeting in June.

Help us spread the word—PPRA is is the premiere association for public relations professionals in the Greater Philadelphia area! Download the membership application here. 

How to be a Member to Get a Member

• Identify someone who should be a PPRA member.
• Print your name on the “Referred by” space on the membership application.
• Give the membership application to this person and ask them to join.
• Follow-up with your colleague.

Prorated Memberships Available

• Members who join in January – April 2011 will have dues prorated by 50 percent.
• Members who join in May – August 2011 will have their membership extended through August 31, 2012.

Rules

• Member Get A Member runs now through May 31, 2011.
• The program is only open to members.
• This campaign is not open to former members who have not renewed in the past six months.

For more information, contact the PPRA office at 215-557-9865 or ppra@comcast.net.

Nearly 400 of the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area’s top PR industry movers and shakers are PPRA members – a distinguished network of communications professionals available exclusively to those who join. 

PPRA membership guarantees the opportunity to:

• Network with other public relations and communications professionals;
• Receive useful tips and advice to help in professional development;
• Share your own perspectives with other professionals;Maintain awareness of trends to stay abreast on the happenings in the Philadelphia area;
• Access to the PPRA members only membership directory;
• Stay on top of local news and activities of members through PResence.

Some of PPRA’s Most Coveted Benefits Include:

• Discount attendance fees to PPRA’s sought after Educational and Social programs held from September to June.  These programs provide the opportunity to meet and network with colleagues and reporters, producers and assignment editors from Philadelphia’s leading media outlets.  Members learn the latest techniques and trends in areas like crisis management, creative pitching, social media and much more.
• Each year, PPRA present four awards: The Fast Track, Brodey Students Achievement Award and the Gold Medal and Hall of Fame honors.  
• Exclusive access to the Online PPRA Member Directory.
• Exclusive access to the monthly PPRA E-Newsletter, PResence.

Click here to download our membership application.

Click here to download our membership brochure.

Click here to read testimonials from other PPRA members.